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Burford Holly (Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii')

The Burford Holly is a classic, hardy evergreen shrub prized for its dense, glossy dark-green foliage and vibrant red winter berries. Featuring smooth leaves with a single sharp spine at the tip, this self-pollinating variety produces heavy yields of colorful fruit without needing a male pollinator—making it an eye-catching standout for year-round landscape interest.

Key Features

  • Evergreen Foliage: Deep green, lustrous leaves that maintain rich color through all seasons.
  • Abundant Berries: Bright red fruit appears in fall and lasts throughout winter, attracting songbirds.
  • Self-Fruiting: Female cultivar that does not require a secondary pollinator to bear fruit.
  • Growth Size: Naturally reaches 5 to 8 feet tall and similar width, but tolerates heavy pruning for hedges or screens.

Growing Specifications

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 – 9
  • Sunlight Needs: Full sun to partial shade (best berry production occurs in full sun)
  • Soil Requirements: Prefers moist, rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soil
  • Watering: Low maintenance and drought-tolerant once fully established

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Burford Holly

Burford Holly

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Burford Holly (Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii')

The Burford Holly is a classic, hardy evergreen shrub prized for its dense, glossy dark-green foliage and vibrant red winter berries. Featuring smooth leaves with a single sharp spine at the tip, this self-pollinating variety produces heavy yields of colorful fruit without needing a male pollinator—making it an eye-catching standout for year-round landscape interest.

Key Features

  • Evergreen Foliage: Deep green, lustrous leaves that maintain rich color through all seasons.
  • Abundant Berries: Bright red fruit appears in fall and lasts throughout winter, attracting songbirds.
  • Self-Fruiting: Female cultivar that does not require a secondary pollinator to bear fruit.
  • Growth Size: Naturally reaches 5 to 8 feet tall and similar width, but tolerates heavy pruning for hedges or screens.

Growing Specifications

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 – 9
  • Sunlight Needs: Full sun to partial shade (best berry production occurs in full sun)
  • Soil Requirements: Prefers moist, rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soil
  • Watering: Low maintenance and drought-tolerant once fully established

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Specifications

Bloom season
  • Spring
  • Winter
Botanical name
  • Ilex burfordii 'Nana'
Color
  • Red
  • White
Features
  • Evergreen
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Fragrant
  • Deer Resistant
  • Tropical
Light requirements
  • Full Sun
  • Part Sun
  • Part Shade
Mature height
  • 6 ft
  • 7 ft
  • 8 ft
Mature width
  • 6 ft
  • 7 ft
  • 8 ft
Size
  • 1 Gallon

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